The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC August competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 37: Unearthed from vestige, remains of forest inhabitant, first simian, having hominid form

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A clue to SHAPE / TIGER (Right & Left).
3 comments refer to this clue (from 3 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Stand out clue. Reads well and use of language towers above the competition.
2.Not sure that "first simian, having" quite indicates SH; "of" is redundant
3.A hominid is not an ape & "first simian having" is NOT the same as "first letters of simian having"